Despite her soulful chops, her cover of DeBarge’s “All This Love” is surprisingly restrained. It would have been interesting to hear what she could do with Marie’s classic “Portuguese Love”, a tune that would play to Jones' greatest strength - jazz-tinged R&B.
The bottom line? Music in My Soul lacks a “Square Biz” or “I Need Your Lovin’”, but still makes for pleasant listening. In future releases, Jones should forge a unique identity rather than just ceding to trends. Her fluidity in jazz and blues as well as soul would make her a welcome addition to the contemporary jazz genre. Jones's debut marks the very beginnings of a talented artist just before she finds her niche. It will be interesting to see how her music evolves from here.
To learn more about Leigh Jones and hear tracks from Music in My Soul, visit her MySpace page and official site. The video for "Free Fall" is available on YouTube.
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